Author: Erastus Maleve
Erastus Maleve
Erastus Maleve is a Daystar University graduate with a BA in Electronic Media. He began his career as a newsreader at Ghetto Radio 89.5 before serving as a producer and radio host at Radio Thome 88.1 FM in Kitui for four years. Erastus further honed his skills with an attachment at BBC East Africa Correspondence. He is the founder of Channel 15 News, where he leads news coverage, social media management, and digital marketing. Well-versed in event organizing, Erastus combines his media expertise with a keen understanding of social media dynamics to shape local and national narratives.
The Government of Kenya has dismissed growing speculation surrounding its preparedness to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in August 2025, reaffirming its full commitment to meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards. Speaking during the official handover of the Raila Odinga Stadium to the National Celebrations Steering Committee ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya, emphasized that Kenya remains on course to deliver a successful and historic CHAN tournament. “We had a meeting on Friday with the CAF officials because it is standard procedure for CAF to conduct…
As the world gears up to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, 2025, Peter Uplift Charity Foundation is taking the lead in Machakos County by organizing a powerful awareness and empowerment program under this year’s global theme, “Together for a Period Friendly World.” The event will be hosted at Musingini Comprehensive School in Yatta Sub-county, and is expected to bring together students, educators, health experts, and community leaders to break taboos and advance menstrual health education. First celebrated in 2014, Menstrual Hygiene Day is a global platform initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United, and is observed annually on…
Kitui County has recorded one of the lowest scores in the recently released County Budget Transparency Survey (CBTS) 2024, raising concerns about the state of fiscal openness and citizen engagement in the region. The county scored 60 out of 100 points, placing it among the least transparent counties in the country—well below the top-performing counties and the national average. During a budget public participation forum held in April 2025 at the KEFRI grounds in Kitui, residents expressed frustration after they were unable to access key budget documents online. They reported that the county’s official website was down on the same…
Global shockwaves rippled across diplomatic circles and social media platforms on Monday after French President Emmanuel Macron was publicly slapped in the face by his wife, First Lady Brigitte Macron, on the tarmac of a Vietnamese airport. The incident occurred as the First Couple disembarked from their official jet for a high-profile state visit to Hanoi. In footage that has now gone viral, a visibly agitated Brigitte, 72, appears to lash out at her 47-year-old husband in full view of cameras and aides. Macron flinched as the palm of the First Lady connected with his cheek—an awkward and jarring moment…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has slammed the Kenya Kwanza government following the shocking discovery of Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi dumped in a coffee plantation this morning after being abducted in broad daylight. The incident has sparked outrage across the political spectrum and raised serious questions about the country’s security situation under the current administration. Reacting swiftly to the incident, Musyoka accused the Kenya Kwanza regime of overseeing a climate rife with political harassment and intimidation. “We condemn the abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi in the strongest terms possible. The Opposition is convening tomorrow to assess the current…
Mbale High School in Vihiga County has been shut down indefinitely following a night of fiery unrest after students erupted in violence when they were denied the chance to watch the English Premier League (EPL) final matches on Sunday. What began as murmurs of discontent quickly escalated into full-blown chaos as angry students stormed out of their dormitories and set several school buildings ablaze, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The riot left 11 students injured, who are currently receiving treatment at Vihiga County Referral Hospital. “We’ve never seen anything like this before. It was like a warzone,”…
Juja MP George Koimburi, who was allegedly abducted on Sunday afternoon outside Full Gospel Church in Mugutha, has been found in critical condition in Kibichoi, Kiambu County. Sources indicate the legislator has been rushed to Karen Hospital for emergency medical treatment. His condition remains serious, and details of what transpired during his disappearance are still unclear. Koimburi was forcefully taken by men believed to be plainclothes DCI officers moments after a church service, in front of horrified congregants. His wife, Mama Shiru, was also injured while attempting to be taken alongside him. This shocking development follows mounting concern over the…
Firebrand legislator Dr. Rachel Kaki Nyamai has issued a bold warning to political aspirants eyeing her Kitui South parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 general election. In a charged address during a local function in Mutomo, the defiant third-term MP laughed off her challengers, dismissing them as pretenders to the throne. “Let them dream on. They are not even in the game,” Dr. Nyamai declared, her tone laced with both defiance and confidence. The 49-year-old lawmaker, a former lecturer at Kenyatta University and South Eastern Kenya University, made it clear that unseating her won’t be a walk in the park.…
Celebrated Kamba gospel artist Wilberforce Musyoka has finally announced the release date of his much-anticipated new single “Katemesha”. The song will officially premiere on YouTube this Monday. “KESHO YOUTUBE KATEMESHA,” Musyoka declared on his social media pages, igniting excitement among his fans across the region. Known for his powerful vocals and spiritually uplifting lyrics, Musyoka has consistently delivered chart-topping gospel hits that resonate deeply with his Kamba audience and beyond. “Katemesha” is expected to be another praise anthem that cements his status as a gospel powerhouse.
For decades, the political script in Kenya’s Lower Eastern region has been predictable: vote Wiper, follow Kalonzo. But that narrative is now facing its toughest rewrite yet — authored by none other than Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli and his rapidly rising National Liberal Party (NLP). From quiet skepticism to full-blown momentum, the NLP is not just gaining ground — it’s taking over strategic turf once considered untouchable by Wiper Democratic Movement. The region’s political tectonic plates are shifting, and Kalonzo Musyoka’s grip may no longer be ironclad. A Grassroots Resurgence Unfolds April 2025 was a defining moment. In Kitui Central,…